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The International Renewable Energy Agency supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future. Director-General: @flacamera
Abu Dhabi
Joined October 2013
2 weeks to #IRENA16A Themed ‘Powering Humanity: Renewables for Shared Prosperity’, the 16th @IRENA Assembly will take place on 10-12 Jan 2026. It will have Ministerial and High-level sessions to address global trends & emerging, urgent issues in the #renewableenergy landscape.
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Stay informed on key trends shaping the regional & global #energytransition w/ @IRENA’s monthly newsletter, featuring new data, technologies, & insights on a #renewables-based future. Subscribe to receive this month's edition, coming next week: https://t.co/AhoMLtqZAy
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#Spotifywrapped 2025 is here! This year, experts on @IRENA's podcast explored how #renewables power communities & reshape economies. #ICYMI, now's the perfect time to catch up. 🎧 Listen to 'All Things Renewables' 2025 lineup👉 https://t.co/KCzWz7Gs8k
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Despite record additions in 2024, the world is still off track to meet the #3xRenewables goal by 2030. W/ most new projects already cheaper than fossil fuels, the challenge is no longer viability, but to mobilise finance & increase ambitions to close the gap. Read more on @IRENA
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The commitment to #3xRenewables represents more than an #energy target. It advances social equity, strengthens #energysecurity & drives inclusive economic growth. Read inspiring stories from communities in different countries: https://t.co/ddTkcDbAZl
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To everyone celebrating around the globe, IRENA wishes you #happyholidays. 🎄 May we have a greener, more #sustainable new year.
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The benefits of the #energytransition remain unequally distributed despite record increase in global capacity in 2024. Africa’s capacity rose by just 7.2%, while 85% of people without #electricity live in Sub-Saharan Africa. Read @IRENA's Recap 2025 to learn about the needed
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⚡@IRENA 2025 Wrapped is here!! From breakthrough data & key moments shaping the #energytransition to podcasts & community stories from around the world, take a look at what powered our year forward.
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Reliable #renewableenergy is changing lives where access once felt out of reach. In Santuario, Honduras, a community-led #solar mini-grid is now powering homes, supporting local businesses & improving daily life. See how #3xRenewables transforms last-mile communities:
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In my conversation with @Forbes, I underlined that the energy transition is not only about adding new renewable capacity. It is a systemic transformation that requires modern grids and infrastructure to deliver secure, affordable energy at scale. ⤵️ https://t.co/0QTD1cKNCT
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Global energy investment hit $2.4 trillion in 2024, but bottlenecks in the grid, transmission, and permitting threaten the renewable energy transition.
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#EnergyTransition investment hit a record $2.4 trillion in 2024, w/ 1/3 going to #renewableenergy technology. But is the record investment enough to deliver the #3xRenewables target 2030? What other records were reached in 2024? Read @IRENA recap of #renewables performance in the
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📈@IRENA's Recap 2025 unpacks 'the good, the bad and the ugly' of #renewables performance in 2025. Read the full recap and what it means for delivering the #3xRenewables goal by 2030: https://t.co/5RBHHQc9HW
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@IRENA assessments in Malawi, Nepal and Zimbabwe show that decentralised #renewableenergy solutions can strengthen agri-food systems & improve rural livelihoods through e.g. irrigation & food processing, reducing food losses & while improving #energyaccess. Find out more:
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New @IRENA report underscored that with system upgrades & battery storage at the core, electricity demand in small island systems could be met by higher share of #renewables. W/ battery costs down by 93% since 2010, storage is also accelerating the affordability of #renewable
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Small Island Developing States are proving that vulnerability doesn’t limit ambition. By scaling up #renewables, #SIDS are on clear pathway to strengthening resilience, reducing fossil fuel dependence & navigating global uncertainty. Find out more about #SIDS Lighthouse
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@IRENA's SolarCity Simulator recently added cities from Small Island Developing States (SIDS): 3 in The Bahamas🇧🇸 and 3 in Grenada🇬🇩. The free web-based tool supports the uptake of rooftop #solarPV in urban areas, helping cities plan for more sustainable, #renewables-based power
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Small Island Developing States contribute <1% of global emissions yet, face the harshest climate impacts. In this podcast, @IRENA’s expert explains how the #energytransition can strengthen resilience for island communities & why global support still matters. 🎧 Listen:
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